Watermelon & Vitamin C Face Wash Gel

Watermelon & Vitamin C Face Wash Gel

23ingredients

Full INCI list with a per-ingredient allergen & irritant analysis below.

Formula flagsfrom catalog claims
Reef-safeCruelty-freeParaben-freeSulfate-freeSilicone-freeVeganOil-freeAlcohol-freeFragrance-freeEU-allergen-freeFungal-acne-safe

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Allergen & irritant analysis

4 flagged

This cleanser from Dot & Key Skincare lists 23 ingredients. AllerNote's analysis flags 4 known contact allergens in the INCI list. That includes 1 EU-labelled fragrance allergen (benzyl alcohol). No parabens, MI / MCI (isothiazolinones), formaldehyde-releasing preservatives, SLS / SLES sulfates were detected in the listed ingredients.

4 known allergens in this formula
  • Mentha piperita oil · plant · mediumKnown allergen (plant): Essential Oils
  • Benzyl alcohol · fragrance · mediumKnown allergen (fragrance): Fragrance Mix
  • Cocamidopropyl betaine · surfactant · lowKnown allergen (surfactant): Cocamidopropyl Betaine
  • Decyl glucoside · surfactant · lowKnown allergen (surfactant): Decyl Glucoside

Not detected: parabens, MI / MCI (isothiazolinones), formaldehyde-releasing preservatives, SLS / SLES sulfates. Contains: added fragrance.

Based on what's flagged, take extra care if you're among:

  • People with fragrance allergy or fragrance-sensitive skin
  • People with plant or Compositae (daisy-family) allergy
  • People prone to irritation, or with very dry / eczema-prone skin

Generated from this product's ingredient list and AllerNote's allergen database — educational, not medical advice or a substitute for patch testing.

Benefits

HydratingReduces irritationRedness reducingScar healingBarrier repairBrighteningReduces large poresSkin textureAnti-agingGood for oily skin

Key Ingredients

  • 1
    AntioxidantsShields skin from free radical damage.
  • 2
    Vitamin EProtects skin and soothes irritation.
  • 3
    AHAExfoliates skin for a brighter complexion.
  • 4
    Vitamin CBrightens, evens tone, and supports collagen.

Full Ingredient List

23

INCI (full list, INCI order): water, cocamidopropyl betaine, decyl glucoside, glycerin, disodium cocoyl glutamate, triethanolamine, sodium ascorbyl phosphate, citric acid, citrullus lanatus fruit extract, cucumis sativus fruit extract, aloe barbadensis extract, mentha piperita oil, tocopheryl acetate, peg-40 hydrogenated castor oil, menthol, acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer, xanthan gum, panthenol, benzyl alcohol, ethylhexylglycerin, tocopherol, disodium edta, ci 16185

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2cocamidopropyl betaine3decyl glucoside

Potential Concerns

  • May Worsen RosaceaCan trigger flare-ups in rosacea-prone skin.
  • May Worsen EczemaMay worsen itching or irritation for eczema.
  • May Worsen IrritationMay cause stinging, redness, or sensitivity.
  • May Worsen DrynessCan strip moisture and worsen dryness.
  • May Worsen Oily SkinMay increase shine or excess oil.

Frequently asked questions

Does Watermelon & Vitamin C Face Wash Gel contain fragrance allergens?

Yes — analysing the INCI list, AllerNote found 1 of the EU-labelled fragrance allergens: benzyl alcohol. If you're fragrance-sensitive or patch-test positive to a fragrance mix, treat Watermelon & Vitamin C Face Wash Gel with caution and patch test before full use.

Is Watermelon & Vitamin C Face Wash Gel paraben-free?

No parabens were detected in Watermelon & Vitamin C Face Wash Gel's listed ingredients. Worth keeping in perspective: parabens are among the least common cosmetic allergens, so "paraben-free" matters far less for reactive skin than avoiding fragrance or the preservative MI/MCI.

Is Watermelon & Vitamin C Face Wash Gel suitable for sensitive or allergy-prone skin?

It depends on your specific triggers. Watermelon & Vitamin C Face Wash Gel contains 4 flagged allergens and 0 irritants (listed in the analysis above). If none are on your personal allergen list it may suit you, but patch test first — add your allergens to AllerNote to check Watermelon & Vitamin C Face Wash Gel against your own profile.